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The North Carolina Senate on Thursday approved its version of the 2025 Appropriations Act by a vote of 30 to 15. Four Democrats joined twenty-six Republicans in supporting the bill. Fourteen Democrats...more
4/18/2025
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Governor’s Budget Recommendations -
Gov. Josh Stein this week unveiled his state budget recommendations for the next two fiscal years. Entitled “North Carolina Strong,” it details a number of themes: improving public...more
3/21/2025
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The recent release of the Consensus General Fund Revenue Forecast is a sign that work on the new state budget has begun. Although some legislators were in Raleigh this week, no votes were taken given inclement weather....more
Gov.-elect Josh Stein this week announced nominees for eleven Cabinet positions and two senior administration officials. The North Carolina Senate will consider the Cabinet nominations when it begins meeting in January....more
The 2024 North Carolina General Assembly session ended last Friday after members overrode a veto, proposed a change to the state constitution, and supported a constitutional convention to set term limits for members of the US...more
12/17/2024
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Legislators returned to Raleigh this week and acted on a number of bills, including storm recovery. In addition, Republicans selected their nominees for leadership in the next session.
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After a lengthy and hard fought campaign, voters have chosen new leaders for our nation and state. Former President Donald Trump won North Carolina as part of his national victory and both Democrats and Republicans won...more
Legislators returned to Raleigh on Thursday and unanimously passed a second Disaster Recovery bill (S 743). The bill appropriates $644 million and makes various policy changes to facilitate storm recovery. Gov. Roy Cooper is...more
Legislators returned to Raleigh on Wednesday and passed a disaster relief bill (H 149) primarily focused on Hurricane Helene damage. Legislators indicated they expect to return to Raleigh on October 24 and may consider...more
Legislators returned to Raleigh this week and passed a bill that among other things, adjusts the budget law enacted in October 2023. They also voted to override four vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper.
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After a busy week, legislators left Raleigh on Thursday for the foreseeable future. Although they did not pass a new 2024 budget bill, they did appropriate funds for certain purposes and are authorized to return later this...more
7/1/2024
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The House and the Senate considered significantly different budget bills this week and legislators discussed bills on a variety of other topics....more
6/24/2024
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While legislators continue to discuss a new state budget bill, the North Carolina General Assembly this week considered bills on a variety of topics.
Budget Work-
Legislators are working on a budget bill for FY 25,...more
6/10/2024
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The North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday started its 2024 session with legislators focused on adjusting the second year of the biennial budget adopted last year and considering bills on other topics....more
North Carolina voters on Tuesday selected party nominees in important federal and state races. What happened on March 5? Note: Results are unofficial at this point until certified later in March by county boards of elections...more
The North Carolina General Assembly left Raleigh on October 25 after enacting a biennial two-year budget and acting on bills on a variety of topics. Legislators are scheduled to return for next year’s session starting April...more
10/26/2023
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After weeks of negotiations, legislators on Friday passed the budget bill and sent it to Gov. Roy Cooper, who indicated he will let it become law without his signature. In addition, members this week acted on bills on a...more
9/25/2023
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Legislators were in Raleigh on Wednesday to consider various bills and override vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Legislative discussions on the budget bill (H 259) continued this week behind closed...more
After a break for July 4, House members returned to Raleigh this week for voting on Wednesday. The Senate did not hold voting sessions this week.
Budget Negotiations -
Legislative discussions on the budget bill (H 259)...more
7/14/2023
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Two notable bills became law this week and legislators continued budget negotiations.
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Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259)....more
6/30/2023
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Gov. Roy Cooper this week signed a new critical infrastructure law and legislators continued budget negotiations.
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Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for...more
6/26/2023
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Governor Roy Cooper this week signed some bills and legislators continued budget negotiations.
Budget Negotiations -
Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H...more
6/19/2023
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Legislators this week continued budget negotiations and acted on various bills. Budget Negotiations Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H 259). Legislative leaders...more
6/12/2023
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Legislators this week continued budget negotiations and acted on various bills.
Budget Negotiations -
Now that both chambers have passed a version of the budget bill (H 259), negotiators are working on a budget...more
Legislators this week began to negotiate on the budget bill and acted on various other bills.
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As expected, the House on Wednesday voted not to concur in the Senate version of the budget bill (H...more
5/30/2023
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